The Town of Whitby delivers a wide range of programs and services to our growing community. The annual budget distributes our resources appropriately to support a high quality of life for residents and businesses that align with our strategic plan.
You can learn more about how we engage the public each year by viewing the current budget project page.
How does the budget process work? |
Each year, the Town undergoes a robust process to create an annual budget that delivers the services and programs residents and businesses rely on each day. Watch our videos to find out how your tax dollars contribute to the community. |
What is the Operating budget? |
The operating budget accounts for the cost of operating day-to-day services in the Town including:
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What is the Capital budget? |
The capital budget consists of larger investments that help us prepare for our community's future growth. Examples of capital expenses may include:
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The 2024 Budget was approved by Council on February 15th, 2024. View the approved Budget Book.
The 2023 Budget was approved by Council on February 16, 2023. The 2023 Budget Book can be viewed here.
The minutes to the Council meeting are available here.
The press release following approval of the budget it available here.
The 2022 Budget was approved by Council as presented with amendments relating to the Decision Items section, specifically the following decision items were approved to be included:
• Decision Item #24 Corporate Idea Specialist in the amount of $107,625 for 2022 and annualization of $77,625 in 2023
• Decision Item #27 Waterfront Garbage Crew in the amount of $101,300 for 2022 and annualization of $1,270 in 2023
• Decision Item #28 Summer Student – Waterfront By-law Enforcement in the amount of $17,113 for 2022
• Decision Item #38 Thickson Road Placemaking capital project in the amount of $150,000 for 2022
The budget book is being updated for these amendments and will be posted when available.
The minutes to the Council meeting are available here.
The press release following approval of the budget is available here.
Learn more details about the 2021 budget and find out about our budget priorities.
2021 Budget Highlights 2021 Budget Book Explore our budget priorities Budget Presentation
Council has approved the 2021 budget process and calendar, which includes the following milestones.
Phase 1 – Prepare |
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Phase 2 – Engage |
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Phase 3 – Develop and Engage |
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Phase 4 – Consolidate |
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Phase 5 – Inform, Engage, Debate and Approve |
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Learn more about the 2020 budget.
The consolidated financial statements reflect the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of the Corporation of the Town of Whitby. Please contact us to request one of our financial statements.
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